Tom Brady did not play in 2023 after retiring for the second time in two years. But the legendary NFL quarterback is teasing yet another comeback, telling Shadow Lion’s “DeepCuts” podcast recently that he’s “not opposed” to another on-field gig at age 46. Brady even went so far as to mention two potential destinations: the New England Patriots, his former team of 20 years; and the Las Vegas Raiders, with whom he’s still working to become part-owner.
Is he actually serious? And would any teams have more than subtle interest? Brady will be 47 at the start of 2024, after all, and while his all-time legacy is secure, he was more serviceable than special in his final go-round with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. But if anyone is liable to disrupt the entire league with a second comeback, even if just for the latter stages of a season, as Brady suggested, it’s probably him.
Here are 10 different teams to monitor if Brady ramps up efforts to suit up once more:
